08 October 2008

GPS for fishing


A project on socio-economic development of the fishing community in Batroun address the improvement of safety and production at sea will be carried out during the next couple of years on the basis of a preliminary study in this regard, a statement from the embassy Italian said.
According to the bill, he said, specialized training will be provided to fishermen as most fishing vessels in the area have a minimum safety equipment, lack of radio communications, security lighting, or GPS navigation systems .

In addition, the statement said, new fishing techniques and demonstrations at sea is presented after the launch of a microcredit program to finance the equipment of fishing vessels (fishing gear and other new equipment).

The project will also work on improving the long-term production and protection of marine resources through the introduction of mechanisms for the management of fisheries with a low environmental impact.

05 October 2008

Rule of Fishing


As the ministers met to assess their differences on trade issues at the World Trade Organization ministerial conference this Wednesday, a wide range of rich and poor countries and environmental organizations met on the issue of fisheries subsidies.

Trade and agriculture ministers from the United States, the European Union, Brazil, Senegal, New Zealand and the Philippines joined 11 environmental organizations to call for WTO rules that will be used to prohibit government subsidies to fishing that contribute to overfishing.

The change reflects the spread of the influence of trade policies and underlines the dilemma they pose to non-profit groups.

The collective stance is important because it represents the first time that an initiative launched by non-governmental organizations - in this case, WWF International and other environmental groups - has been adopted by the WTO as part of trade negotiations rule. Pascal Lamy, WTO director general, has circulated a draft text here a ban on subsidies to overfishing, although many technical details have yet to be developed.

Broad support by environmental activists for fishing subsidy limits contrasted with protests outside the convention center of anti-globalization protesters from around the world. South Korean farmers opposed to free trade in rice scuffled with police for a second day, but there were no arrests and no reported injuries.

20 September 2008

fishing equipment

"Fishing for Energy", an innovative partnership to recycle fishing equipment in energy, has been extended to Newport, Rhode Island. The program was launched in the city's pier at an event today attended by U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), as well as members of the community of commercial fishing and other notable personalities.

The "Fishing for Energy" initiative is a partnership between Covantes Energy, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Marine Debris Program, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. to help communities Coastal reduce the amount of derelict fishing gear that ends in the nation of the oceans.

Abandoned fishing equipment can endanger marine life, affect the safety of navigation, and have serious economic impact on shipping and coastal communities. Since the program was launched in February, more than 80,000 pounds of fishing nets, trawling gear, crab pots, and fishing line were collected and converted into energy.

"This collaboration and innovative project which will in turn endanger the environment and the burden on local fishermen an opportunity to reduce our dependence on foreign oil and grow our economy green", U.S. Senator Whitehouse said.

Rhode Island is home to a large commercial fishing fleet, which landed more than 108 million pounds of lobster and fish and shellfish valued at $ 92 million in 2006. The city of Newport is home to one of the largest fleets in the state.

"The Atlantic Offshore Lobstermen Association of the (AOLA) has worked diligently to bring" Fishing for Energy "to Rhode Island," said Bonnie Spinazzola, Director of AOLA. "This program is the solution to the industry's serious concerns about that to dismiss abandoned gear retrieved from the ocean floor, and when to dispose of floating groundlines. We are excited to help the industry and the ocean environment and us pleased that the gear will be used to create energy for the general public. "

Covantes work closely with the city of Newport and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and AOLA to coordinate the removal of abandoned local coastal waters, as well as assisting the teams who are retiring is no longer fit for use within of a fishery.

Paul Gilman, Chief Sustainability Officer for Covantes Energy, said he was encouraged by the response that the program had received by Newport and other communities.

"We are delighted that Newport has taken this important program as a way to help our oceans. They are proving valuable leadership as stewards of one of our most important resource," said Gilman. "As a company committed to improving the environment, Covantes is proud to join Newport and our partner program to convert the problem of unwanted waste into the oceans clean and renewable energy."

Once removed from the environment, the art will be shredded into a facility and transported to Schnitzer Covantes of southeastern Connecticut-Energy-waste facilities that will be converted into electricity at no cost to the city.

"The 'Fishing for Energy" program is already proving to be very useful for a number of New England in the productive activity and most of the ports, "said Jeff Trandahl, Executive Director of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. "As we move forward, bringing the program to new ports, the addition of new partners and attention to this cooperative effort will increasingly benefit both fishermen and the marine environment. The fact that more than 83,000 pounds Gear has met so far is a great indicator of interest in the issue of marine debris and the need for this important partnership. "

"The 'Fishing for Energy" is an innovative and collaborative program that addresses both used and derelict fishing gear in our waters. It is an important step in working directly with the fishing community to dispose of marine debris in a way that benefits the community, "said Dave Westerholm, Director of the Office of NOAA response and restoration." NOAA and the Program Marine debris is proud to be a partner in this project to reuse abandoned as an energy source to power in the region of homes and businesses. "***

17 August 2008

news 4 fishing


Bass


Largemouth fishing has improved at many of the lakes and ponds across the state. Good reports for bass from Pattagansett Lake (several more than 4 pounds), Hatch Pond (more than 30 largemouths and smallmouths for one angler) and Long Meadow Pond (many fish, one 4 pounds, 13 ounces). Highland Lake and Park Pond report many fish caught but not very large. Other areas reporting fair to good fishing for largemouths are Candlewood Lake, Lake McDonough, Scoville Reservoir, Lake Zoar, Lake Lillinoah, East Twin Lake, Gardner Lake, Beseck Lake, Gardner Lake, Powers Lake and Moosup Pond. Mixed reports for Lake Wononscopomuc. Smallmouth bass fishing reported to be very good at Candlewood Lake. Other areas reporting good catches are Colebrook & Saugatuck Reservoirs, Mashapaug, Bashan, Coventry, Highland, Gardner and Bantam lakes.


Trout


Another variable week of conditions; rain late last week slowed the trout fishing in rivers for the early part but conditions improved as the flows moderated. Summer trout fishing is still variable in lakes and ponds, with good reports from East Twin and West Hill Reservoir the top producing lakes this past week. Good numbers of trout were found trolling baits in deep water anywhere from 25 to 40 feet using either lead core line or downriggers. Live bait and spoons presented behind large spinner blades and dodgers caught the most fish.


We review the effects of fishing on benthic fauna, habitat, diversity, community structure and trophic interactions in tropical, temperate and polar marine environments and consider whether it is possible to predict or manage fishing-induced changes in marine ecosystems. Such considerations are timely given the disillusionment with some fishery management strategies and that policy makers need a scientific basis for deciding whether they should respond to social, economic and political demands for instituting or preventing ecosystem-based management. Fishing has significant direct and indirect effects on habitat, and on the diversity, structure and productivity of benthic communities. These effects are most readily identified and last longest in those areas that experience infrequent natural disturbance. The initiation of fishing in an unfished system leads to dramatic changes in fish community structure. As fishing intensity increases the additional effects are more difficult to detect. Fishing has accelerated and magnified natural declines in the abundance of many forage fishes and this has lead to reduced reproductive success and abundance in birds and marine mammals. However, such donor-controlled dynamics are less apparent in food webs where fishes are the top predators since their feeding strategies are rather more plastic than those of most birds and mammals. Fishers tend to target species in sequence as a fishery develops and this leads to changes in the composition of the fished communities with time.


Regulators vote to overhaul West Coast groundfish fishing


Associated Press - June 12, 2008 7:24 PM ET


FOSTER CITY, Calif. (AP) - Pacific Coast fishery managers have voted for new rules that would dramatically change the way fishermen harvest snapper, flounder, cod and other bottom-dwelling fish.
The Pacific Fishery Management Council voted Thursday to give preliminary approval to a plan that would give each boat a fixed share of the West Coast groundfish fishery. A final vote on the plan is scheduled for November.
The new rules would give each trawler an individual fishing quota, so fishermen would not need to rush out to harvest their piece of the $60 million fishery.
Backers say the system would make fishing safer and reduce the number of unwanted fish that are caught and thrown back to sea.
Individual fishing quotas are already used in British Columbia, Alaska and the Gulf of Mexico.
Copyright 2008 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.***

29 July 2008

Children are the focus of Ontario Family Fishing Weekend

Province-wide licence-free family fishing - July 4 through 6, 2008 Attention: Assignment Editor, City Editor, Environment Editor, Food/Beverage Editor, Sports Editor

ONTARIO: O.F.A.H. MEDIA RELEASE--(Marketwire - July 2, 2008) - From Adolphustown to Wheatley, and in dozens of Ontario communities in between, plans are well underway for Ontario Family Fishing Weekend, running July 4 through 6, 2008.

For the fifteenth consecutive year, the Ontario Family Fishing Weekend Committee, led by the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (O.F.A.H.), will offer a full weekend of free fishing at family-friendly events hosted across Ontario. Canadian citizens do not require a licence to fish in Ontario waters during this weekend, however all other fishing regulations apply. The province-wide event runs during National Fishing Week (July 5 through 13).


"Fishing connects kids with the outdoors," said O.F.A.H. Executive Director, Mike Reader, "and through the generosity of the many conservation-minded clubs that host Ontario Family Fishing Weekend events, thousands of families will share a great day together in the fresh air."


Over 60 events are already planned, with details posted on the event website. More host groups are invited to get onboard, and the O.F.A.H. is offering tools to help them get started. To receive a free Ontario Family Fishing Weekend information package, call Mark Cousins at 705-748-6324 ext. 233. The package includes volunteer and participation certificates, flyers and posters, Take-A-Kid Fishing and Catch Fishing booklets, and tips for event planning. To add a new event to the growing list, or to find an event near you, visit www.familyfishingweekend.com.


Ontario Family Fishing Weekend is delivered in partnership with the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, Canadian Sportfishing Industry Association, the Canadian Sportfishing Industry Foundation, Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Northern Ontario Tourist Outfitters.

/For further information: Lezlie Goodwin
Communications Coordinator
705-748-6324 ext 270/


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For more information, please contact

Mark Cousins, Ontario Family Fishing Weekend Coordinator, Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters
Primary Phone: 705-748-6324 ext. 233

05 July 2008

recipe bait fising

Lovina learns to fish


With all the nearby lakes here in Michigan, a lot of fishing is being done by people around here during this nice stretch of weather. We have enjoyed quite a few meals of fresh fish and have more in the freezer. I enjoyed my first time out fishing on the lake. My husband Joe took me one evening on his boat. At first, I was a little nervous, but I finally got the feel of the boat. It wasn’t long before we found a good place to fish. Joe helped me bait my hook after teaching me how to cast a line. We weren’t fishing very long when I caught my first fish. It was a bluegill.
Later I almost had a big bass but it got away before I could pull it into the boat. It was exciting enough, though, to make me want to go again. It was also very relaxing and peaceful out on the water.
Joe told me I did a good job of casting. I think he was a little afraid at first that the worm on my hook would land in his hair. We came home, and I helped clean fish for the first time. We then went over to Jacob and Emma’s house to meet up with our children. My sisters Verena and Susan had taken the children with them to Jacob’s house earlier. We all planned to "camp out" there for the night. **

Bait fishing bonanza at weir
The Macquarie River continues to yield Yellowbelly and Cod with winter well and truly knocking on the door. Anglers at the South Dubbo weir had a bait fishing bonanza with cricket score catches of Yellowbellys between 35cm to 40cm being reported. Lightly weighted shrimp caught and frozen during the warmer months were floated down the wash through the white water and took Yella’s consistently for bait fishermen, with one angler banking and releasing a 50cm brute.
The South Dubbo weir again had plenty of cameras out and working overtime, with the majority of the fish going back to fight again another day.
A few weeks back you might remember reading in Dubbo catches about a 17 pound Yellowbelly taken at Windemere Dam. We have tracked down the angler, who happens to be local fisherman Rod Tilling. This “fish of a lifetime” was taken on a yabby, fished off the edge of a weed bed. **

Fishing Bait Recipes Including ’Catfish’!
Before going fishing, it is imperative that you antidepressants some fishing bait with you to get those fishes biting. It is not that you have to go to some store to buy fishing bikini you can easily make fishing bait at home. For fishing bait recipes and recipes for catfish bait, all you have to do is to surf the Internet. You will be overwhelmed by the number of fishing bait recipes there are on the Internet.
This is a homemade fishing bait recipe that not only catches catfish but also all other types of fish. All you need is cups of raisins, parmesan cheese, brown sugar and corn syrup. Along with it, cup of apple cider vinegar and 1 tsp. garlic powder. You have to first grind the raisins and then take the parmesan cheese, and add apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, brown sugar and corn syrup. This mixture has to be brought to a slight boil. You then cool it to add raisins and vinegar. This can then be thickened using either flour or corn meal till the desired thickness is achieved.***

14 June 2008

Fishing Captain Releases his 25,000th Billfish

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Think catching one marlin or sailfish is a big deal? How about being with someone who has caught and released 25,000? Sportfishing Capt. Ron Hamlin completed the feat in April 2008.

Hamlin, a veteran sportfishing captain, was recently named the top-tagging captain in the Pacific by the Billfish Foundation for an unprecedented 10th year in a row. He works out of the Pacific Fins Resort in Guatemala on the charter boat Captain Hook and has been instrumental in training other captains at the resort who are nearly as prolific as Mr. Hamlin.


Hamlin credits the incredible Guatemalan fishery as one of the keys to his success. Let me put it this way, Hamlin explains. It took me 35 years to catch 3,000. The last 22,000 Ive caught during my 14 years in Guatemala. Averaging as many as 2,500 billfish a year (2,809 in 2006), Hamlin says, You cant do this anywhere but Guatemala. And Hamlin should know. Hes fished all over the world, including Florida, Venezuela and St. Thomas.


Hamlin was also instrumental in introducing circle hooks to billfishing as part of the catch and release movement. Circle hooks rarely end up killing billfish, so they can be released for future generations.


In fact, Hamlin was recognized by the National Oceanic Atmospheric Association as one the Year 2000s Seven Heroes of the Environment. Other recipients that year included Al Gore for global warming. He is one of fishings most honored conservationists, having been recognized by both the Billfish Foundation and IGFA.


Capt. Hamlin, now 64 years old, fishes almost every day out of the Pacific Fins Resort on Guatemalans Pacific Coast. He has fished with thousands of guests, many of who return year after year.


The fishery is just so amazing down here, and its really easy for people to get here, says Hamlin. Many people think its going to be roughing it, but we have one of the very latest sportfishing fleets in the world, and certainly in Central America. Its only a two-hour flight from Miami or Houston. We pick up our guests at the airport with an English-speaking guide and take them on a modern, four-lane highway to a beautiful, all-inclusive resort. Its not exactly roughing it.


Capt. Hamlin hopes to fish until he catches 30,000 or more billfish. I am taking a few more days off here and there than in the past, Hamlin goes on to say. But I still enjoy it. My friends tell me I have half a fish brain, Hamlin says, laughing.


About Pacific Fins Resort:


Pacific Fins Resort is located along the Pacific Coast just 50 miles from Guatemala City. It is considered one of the best fishing resorts in Central America. For more information on Capt. Ron Hamlin, log into www.PacificFins.com.

24 May 2008

Sperry Top-Sider® Joins Sportfishing Trade Association

Nautical lifestyle brand expands its efforts on conservation in water-related sports. Lexington, Mass. (PRWEB) May 22, 2008 -- Sperry Top-Sider’s®continued support of and expanding presence into the fishing market has led the brand to become a member of the American Sportfishing Association (ASA), the sportfishing industry’s trade assocation, in 2008. "Joining the ASA demonstrates Sperry Top-Sider’s continued support of anglers as well as the environment in which the sport takes place," said Karen Pitts, vice president, marketing, Sperry Top-Sider. "Our membership has allowed us to expand our reach into the fishing community by promoting the conservation values of the avid sportsmen we outfit, as well as support fishing’s recreational and competitve culture by sponsoring fishing tournaments and tours." "On behalf of our Board of Directors, members and staff, we welcome Sperry Top-Sider to ASA," said association President and CEO Mike Nussman. "We thank them for their commitment to the sportfishing industry and look forward to their active involmvent and continued support." ASA unites members of the sportfishing and boating industries with state fish and wildlife agencies, conservation organizations, angler advocacy groups, outdoor journalists and federal land and water management agencies to protect and promote sportfishing. In addition to supporting ASA through its membership, Sperry Top-Sider is the corporate partner of Oceana, an international non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and restoring the world’s oceans. For more information, visit www.oceana.org. For more information about ASA, visit www.asafishing.org; for more information on Sperry Top-Sider’s other partnerships visit the Sponsorhips page at www.sperrytopsider.com. About Sperry Top-Sider Since 1935, Sperry Top-Sider has been the leading brand of footwear for those who love the water. From its introduction of the world’s first siped rubber outsole for non-marking traction, to advanced technical fabrication to combat the elements, Sperry Top-Sider remains the vanguard of high-performance amphibious footwear and apparel. Available around the globe in fine independent, marine, outdoor and department stores, Sperry Top-Sider is the official footwear of the Sperry Top-Sider NOOD Regattas, US SAILING, National Safe Boating Council and Team Seven Sailing. Based in historic Lexington, Massachusetts, Sperry Top-Sider supports a wide-range of water-related activities through its many sponsorships, including ACURA Key West, National Safe Boating Council and Sperry Top-Sider NOOD Regattas. Sperry Top-Sider is a division of the Stride Rite Corporation, a subsidiary of Collective Brands, Inc. (NYSE:PSS). For more information, please visit www.sperrytopsider.com. About the American Sportfishing Association The American Sportfishing Association(ASA) is the sportfishing industry’s trade association, committed to looking out for the interests of the entire sportfishing community. We give the industry a unified voice, speaking out on behalf of sportfishing and boating industries, state and federal natural resource agencies, conservation organizations, angler advocacy groups and outdoor journalists when emerging laws and policies could significantly affect sportfishing business or sportfishing itself. We invest in long-term ventures to ensure the industry will remain strong and prosperous as well as safeguard and promote the enduring economic and conservation values of sportfishing in America. ASA also represents the interests of America’s 40 million anglers who generate over $45 billion in retail sales with a $125 billion impact on the nation’s economy creating employment for over one million people. # # #
Sperry Top-Sider® Joins Sportfishing Trade Association


04 May 2008

Do Not Delay Opportunity


Proverb tells, doesn't delay opportunity, because once opportunity comes will not be repeatable returned. As the saying is that is experience befalling me Saturday evening yesterday ( May 03, 2008).

One weeks before all, friends plans going fishing trip to area Indihiang, or near by area Cihaurbeuti at Sunday. Saturday evening before, I plan buys fishing rod bait in booth near by house, but because the evening downwards torrential rains, so that plan buys fishing rod bait nearing night, after rain alleviates.

When at that time came, sudden I get sms (short message) from neighbor, that at 18.30 there are invitation of other neighbor thanksgiving. I think by then can still buy fishing rod bait after at 19.00, as of return from the thanksgiving.

But, my estimate slip. When me and the neighbors came to man house which will perform [a] the thanksgiving, over there the event has not been started. New event started at 20.30 and having at 21.30. Thereby time had rather lateness, so that equipment shop of fishing rod have been closing.

Around at 22.00, I am with the neighbors go to Ciawi, around 45 minutes journey. At 24.00 has just returned to town Tasikmalaya. When returning to house, wife and child of I am medium look-on film Harry Potter, and I also follows look-on so at 01.30. Then sleeped.

The morrow I oversleep around at 07.00. So plan buys fishing rod bait when at dawn, returns to cancellation. Though event of going fish's starting at 07.00. So my liver weighing cancel event to go fish's, because miscalculation of time. When the news submitted to friends, heard disappointed them. Yes, like that, often opportunity came for once.***

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26 January 2008

Fly Expert has Clinics, Mexico Bass Trip on Tap

Posted by D’Arcy Egan January 25, 2008 10:52AM

Categories: Outdoors

Fly fishing expert Jerry Darkes has a wide range of fly fishing fun on the horizon.

The Strongsville angler and Scott Fly Rod pro will kick off a series of fly tying seminars at The Backpacker’s Shop in Sheffield, starting with a Getting Started session on Feb. 4. Classes to follow include Basic Steelhead Flies (Feb. 11), Nymphs and West Flies (Feb. 18), Dry Flies (Feb. 25), Streamers (March 3) and Basic Patterns for Warm Water (March 10). All of the classes are from 6:30-9 p.m.
To sign up, call 440-835-0861. The fee is $25 per session, $95 for all five sessions.
Darkes and sidekick Will Turek will team up for the Warm Water Fly Fishing School on May 2-4 at well-stocked Lake Shawn in southeastern Ohio near St. Clairsville. The 30 acres of ponds feature largemouth, smallmouth and hybrid striped bass. The cost is $495, which includes on-site lodging, meals, boat and electric motor and, of course, lots of fly fishing tips and tricks.

For the ultimate in fly fishing trips, Darkes will lead an expedition to northern Mexico’s largemouth bass paradise, Lake Guerrero. The April 4-8 adventure is $1,150 for room, board, guides and transportation from Harlingen, Tex. For the Lake Shawn and Lake Guerrero outings, call Darkes (440-781-3906.

Coming right up: The deadline for a lottery to fish the fantastic Cold Creek waters at the Castalia State Trout Hatchery this spring and summer is Jan. 31, with online applications accepted at ohiodnr.com . . . The Cleveland Hailers Chapter of Ducks Unlimited has its winter Sportsman’s Night Out on Feb. 2 at the West Park Party Center on West 130th St., with April and Dave Blaylock (216-749-7758) in charge . . . . Tony Misseri (440-975-6566) is taking reservations for the 15th annual banquet of the Western Reserve Chapter of Whitetails Unlimited at the American-Croatian Lodge in Eastlake.

Ice fishing safety: With new ice on area ponds and lakes, here are some safety tips:
** Constantly check the thickness of the ice and wear a life jacket, float coat or float suit.
** Let someone know you’re going to be on the frozen water. Take a cell phone in a sealed container.
** Go with a fishing buddy, but don’t walk or fish close together until you’re sure the ice is thick enough to support your combined weight.
** Don’t fish near streams or rivers, or around bridges. Currents keep ice from forming and can erode ice.
** Dress in layers. Anglers can quickly succumb to hypothermia, a cooling of the body core. Don’t drink alcohol, which lowers internal body temperatures.

More tournaments: The success of the night walleye fishing tournament late last year prompted Cleveland guide Virgil Tent of Fish Crazy Charters to expand his list of fishing derbies. Tent will have a Spring Walleye Frenzy on April 20-May 31, and one-day walleye and steelhead trout tournaments on June 21 at Edgewater Marina and July 12 at East 55th St. Marina. The fall Walleye Frenzy for the Cleveland area night anglers will return on Nov. 2-Dec. 6.
Mussels out west: California and Colorado fisheries officials are very concerned after finding zebra mussels in San Justo Reservoir in California’s San Benito County and Colorado’s Lake Pueblo. If those fisheries managers would like to see the trouble they will soon face, visit Ohio. Lake Erie has trillions of the invasive species, and no real plans to halt ocean freighters from bringing more exotic creatures to the Great Lakes.

Free camping: On the road with your recreational vehicle and looking for overnight camp site? Visit FreeCampgrounds.com, which lists more than 1,800 places where you can park for free - or almost free. Many of the sites, including Wal-Mart parking lots, are listed as "boondocking." That’s a nice way of saying that you’ll be squatting on private property and hoping no one gives you the boot. Many of the sites do welcome RVers, and are free.

Ethanol backlash: The rush to plant corn and other bio fuel crops in order to cash in on the ethanol for auto fuel movement has had major repercussions in North Dakota, America’s duck factory. Federal figures show 420,000 acres of Conservation Reserve Program lands, a federal set-aside to benefit nesting waterfowl and other wildlife, were converted to cropland in 2007 as crop prices soared. That’s about 12 per cent of all CRP acreage in North Dakota. CRP losses were double what was expected.

"Conservation is in for a long swim against a strong current when trying to fight the tide of land rolling out of CRP," said Duck Unlimited’s Jim Ringelman, director of conservation programs. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service credits CRP with producing more than 2 million ducks a year.

25 January 2008

23 January 2008

Our weekend of mixed fortunes

Jan 12 2008 by Andrew Wilkinson, Evening Gazette

IN a weekend of mixed fortunes, icy flood-water created havoc on the rivers making for low catches.

But on the other hand local lakes have fished brilliantly considering the cold snap.

The Frank Flynn Memorial Match fished on the lower Tees around Yarm attracted just 22 anglers because of the horrible conditions, but there were still fish to be caught.

Ian Lumb of Newman Scott made the most of his draw at peg 187 on the golf course section, after opting for feeder with worm.

A trio of bream obliged and his 11lb 9oz net was good enough to win.

Team-mate Bill Blythe fished identical tactics on the same stretch to connect with bream, but fell just short with 9lb 2oz.

T Walker of Yarm took third place in a difficult match with 3lb 12oz.

It was the same on the River Ure where 28 anglers battled the conditions for the Ripon Piscatorials match.

Graham Skirrey of Turners Tackle did the business by catching a pike and a couple of roach to win with 5lb 11oz.

In second place, Pontefract’s Brian Higgins fished stick float with maggot for dace and roach to weigh in 5lb.

On the River Ouse at Thorpe Underwood conditions were also horrendous for the Riverside Financial Services 52-peg match.

Winner Eddie Bridon of Shimano Quaker fished down the side with worm and caught all small roach in his winning 3lb 12oz net.

Runner-up Mark Rockingham from Leeds fished pole with maggot taking small roach for 2lb 10oz.

Meanwhile 44 anglers tackled the latest Sunday open at Woodlands fished across all of the match lakes.

Jim Prescott of Northallerton blew the field away by returning 60lb 11oz of carp and tench by fishing straight lead with corn and worm from peg 26 on Skylark.

Runner-up Peter Close of Shimano Quaker fished identical tactics for 48lb 3oz, while John Murray of Woodland Tackle came third with 46lb 1oz.

Mark Longhirst of Woodlands Tackle also fished a blinder returning 40lb of carp by fishing straight lead with corn from peg 13 on Partridge during the 25 peg Saturday open at Woodlands.

Mick Webb from Leeds was way behind weighing in 17lb 8oz in second place.

The 30-peg Wednesday match was a much closer affair with just one fish separating the two front runners.

Mick Webb from Leeds just held on at the finish in heavy going by fishing straight lead with maggot from peg 16 on Wagtail for his winning 32lb 9oz net.

Fast-finishing Barry Smith of Yarm Flynn’s took second place with 31lb 4oz and Gordon Poole of Garbolino trotted up into third with 23lb 10oz.

Other results.

Oaks on Saturday 42 pegs: J Dent (Daiwa Cleveland) 22lb 7oz. S Little (Daiwa Cleveland) 22lb 7oz. M Calvert (Daiwa Cleveland) 21lb 4oz.

Oaks on Sunday 54 pegs: A Clements (Daiwa Cleveland) 34lb 11oz. L Brabham (Bob-co) 30lb 13oz. J Dent (Daiwa Cleveland) 26lb 1oz.

Christmas and New Year matches. The Oaks 42 pegs: S Little (Daiwa Cleveland) 36lb 12oz. P Sellars (Garbolino Elton) 31lb 6oz.

Yarm AA 51 pegs: R Emery (Shotton) 13lb 4oz. S Lister (Shimano Quaker) 10lb 8oz. M Arrowsmith (Newman Scott) 8lb.

21 January 2008

Grand catches await anglers in N. Carolina

ERIC SHARP



January 20, 2008 BEAUFORT, N.C. -- If you ask a Florida angler where to catch a big red drum, the answer almost certainly will be the Indian River, where 20- to 30-pound redfish are common. Gary Dubiel, who fishes the vast maze of waters around North Carolina’s Pamlico Sound, grins when he hears that and says, "We call the red drum in the Indian River ’bait.’

In August and September, we see lots of huge fish in the 35- to 65-pound range. It’s not uncommon to catch double-digit numbers in five hours." Beaufort offers an intriguing alternative for anglers who want to make a Southern saltwater fishing trip but don’t want to travel as far as Florida, or who have visited Florida several times and are seeking something new.

And while northerners tend to think of Southern fishing as a winter venue, the backcountry and near-shore waters along the North Carolina coast offer a cornucopia of species summer and winter -- speckled sea trout, drum, albacore, tarpon and giant bluefin tuna. Dubiel owns Spec Fever Guide Service and runs two boats to guide inshore for sea trout, redfish and flounder and offshore for albacore, Spanish and king mackerel, dolphin and tuna. The day I fished with him, we worked a small section of a single tributary to the Neuse River.

People need to see the scale of the water we fish to understand just how immense it is. What most people would call river or creek fishing is tiny compared to what we have," Dubiel said as he turned his boat into a tributary called the South River, a tidal cut that lets water flow between a bay and the Neuse. "You could spend days fishing the shorelines of this creek alone."

While these are saltwaters, the tidal range in western Pamlico Sound and its tributaries is tiny, only inches up or down, because narrow inlets and broad expanses of shallow flats control and dissipate moving water quickly. It makes it hard for people who come from other saltwater areas," he said. "They’re used to fishing with big, moving tides, and there aren’t any.

Freshwater fishermen tend to figure it out faster. What you learn here is that water levels are determined by the wind speed and direction," not tidal fluctuation. We have pretty close to a year-round fishery," said Dubiel, who mostly guides clients with spinning tackle but whose first love is fly-fishing. "In summer, we get a lot of pompano off the beach, along with Spanish mackerel and bluefish. We can also fish offshore for bluefin tuna, bonito and albacore.

We also see a fair amount of tarpon here from June through August, fish up to 150 pounds, and we see a lot of smaller king mackerel (under 20 pounds) in summer and the big kings in October and November. We have good fishing for trout, red drum and flounder just about all year.

February is usually the only month that’s slow, but if we have a warm winter like this one and the water gets to 50 degrees, you can have some good trout and redfish then." In April and May, anglers also catch smaller species off the beach -- whiting, spots, croakers, weakfish and dogfish are most common. May and June, we’ll maybe fish one day inside for trout, flounder and smaller drum, and the next day go offshore for dolphin or tuna," Dubiel said.

"In summer, July through early September, they might fish for trout and smaller drum in the morning, then go for big drum in he evening. We get our biggest red drum in summer. I’ll put 400 over 40 pounds in the boat in August and September. It’s scorching then, so what we generally do is go out with light tackle early in the morning and fish for smaller drum and flounder, then go out again in late afternoon and fish until dark for the big reds. It’s cooler then, and that’s their primary feeding time.

Later in the fall, the variety is really neat. People will fish for trout and flounder one day, and the next day go for the big adult drum, and the day after that go offshore for albacore and king mackerel. Some of our fish are real wanderers. Tags put on tarpon in the Neuse River have been returned from Cuba and Tampa Bay, and we got returns on tuna that were tagged offshore here from Greece in the Mediterranean" more than 3,000 miles away. For sea trout, flounder and smaller redfish, Dubiel said a good choice is a 7-foot spinning rod and reel with 6-10 pound line.

For tarpon and big drum, he uses beefier rods and reels that hold 250 yards of 20-30 pound line. For fly-fishing, we mostly use intermediate lines and 6-8 weight rods inshore," he said. "I find that a 7-weight fishes really well. When we get out toward the ocean, we use heavier rods for the pelagic fish."

The fishery that has been slow the past few years is the winter offshore and surf fishing for big striped bass. The stripers off the beaches migrate south in the winter from as far away as New England, following schools of bait.

They are cool-water fish that like temperatures in the 40s, but in recent winters the water has been in the 50s, and the striper schools have rarely come south of Chesapeake Bay 160 miles to the north. Contact ERIC SHARP at 313-222-2511 or esharp@freepress.com. Dubiel can be reached at 252-249-1520 orat specfever.com. Find this article at:http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080120/SPORTS10/801200639

14 January 2008

Fish Doesn’t Halfheartedly

When the friends invite I to go fish, there is reluctant feeling. Even reluctant feeling of that still take place finite of Friday yesterday. That is experience of me before going fish in this week, Saturday.


Such feeling actually has I have ever felt former (read How Stop Stress and Start Living). Over there I write tips before going fish feeling must in a state of liking, and may not clash with wife before all.


Returned to the reluctant. By started reluctant feeling, simply result of provocation becoming not optimal. Even unable to gratify. Why that way? Let us investigates its (the cause).


If feeling is started unwillingly, our preparation also becomes less optimal. Its story is like this, because feeling has started reluctant, so that we are lazy makes exact bait, even making of strike bait to patch up bait.


Some last month I have ever gone fish by having some baits, so that there are some out of condition bait. So, rest of the bait I keep in refrigerator, and has just returns to used yesterday. Bait kept in the refrigerator approximately there are three months.


Even the bait when taken away from in refrigerator in a state of crystal and not hackneyed or acid, but seemingly its gist, saris have been dyeing, so that possibility that bait becomes alkaline. Like known, I apply mark bait " Atang" which its processing base goods easy to quickly sour and hackneyed.


Brief of story, because started with reluctant feeling, causing makes bait to become halfheartedly, by using patch up bait material. My finally only gets two heads goldfish. That even the first capture at 11.00 AM noon and which an again successfully fished at around at 20.00 PM. Tries imagines, how much/many time difference from first haul and second. Though result of my provocation usually not like that, ahead ordinary I becoming champion in fishing.


Hard Warning of fishing goldfish there Cibeureum Simpang Bantarkalong, actually have been heard by my friend when they are fishing in area Garut. At that time, papih gets fish many and gives in the friend. But, protactinium Deni have ever given warning, doesn’t hope can yield fish in area Karangnunggal if using the same bait type. I conclude, besides its the fish is hard is fished, also existence of very different far lake water of its the quality with ordinary freshwater in fishing pool. Perhaps that is its difference.


Hence, there is nothing wrong suggestions submitted by the anglers, that before we fish in new place, does survey beforehand. What the water quality and a real very important to ask bait that is ordinary they use in the lake.


Its proof, without doing survey beforehand, papih doesn’t get one tail even fish, and I only get 2 tail. While protactinium kuwu beside me, because he has accustomed fishing over there and knows character and its bait, so that its quite a lot goldfish haul.


O yes before forgets, primary factor why I unwilling to go fish at that time, because I have no money many. There is moneys just for buying some of baits, buys cigarette, and oil fuel. So I am reluctant buys full of new bait and only relies on stripper bait, which is not guaranted well guaranted of the quality.


Why protactinium kuwu gets goldfish many, because he has known character and habit of goldfish over there. Simply protactinium kuwu also doesn’t make special bait which its base goods is unknown by us, exactly protactinium kuwu applies ordinary have been bait of we recognize that is " Tiga Berlian" ( Three Levator skapulas) mark. That is my second exact bait secret.


So the conclusion, before going fishs doesn’t halfheartedly. If halfheartedly have been just canceled, doesn’t go fishs. And secondly must make really bait applies base goods which still has just in meaning of not alkaline.***

13 January 2008

a memorable fishing trip


This big, wide river offers red-hot fishing and plenty of solitude each autumn.
Seriously. The Cowlitz is a pretty lonely place - if you steer clear of the elbow to elbow Lineups in Blue Creek and dam of the barrier - and fishing for Steelhead summer, the murderer of sea-run trout and coho salmon is fantastic through this From month and in November.
Most of this great river is on the left herons, fish - and fishermen are willing to strike out on their own. A boat is the best way to find peace, tranquility - and fish - in this great river, but fishermen are willing to pore over the maps and do a little walking is good fishing off the crowd.
Being single is a good thing, especially on a day where the fish are biting - LANDING, but it becomes harder to drive to Seattle on a Friday night. That is what happened to me on Thursday morning. Seven-year-old Ryan Sisitki is excited about the big, gold, Panther Martin Spinner address in the box. But he is ecstatic about the latest walleye.
"Fifteen!" hollers the young boy, thinking that has finally landed a size walleye. Captain Ken Clark presses the fish firmly in the measurement on board. It is 14.5 inches - a half inch short.
"C'mon, guys, let's do the leg thing," said Sisitki. The adults laugh break, just joked about the need to stretch the fish is caught. Clark gently lays things are being influenced young ears. "You can measure the fish at any angle you want, but you can not stretch it," Clark said, chuckling.

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08 January 2008

Lobstermen Meet On Whale Friendlier Lobster Gear






IFAW And Atlantic Offshore Lobsterman’s Association To Host Whale Friendlier Lobster Gear Summit





Yarmouth, MA - To advance dialogue between animal conservation groups and fishing associations seeking practical solutions to North Atlantic Right Whale entanglement and compliance toward approaching equipment mandates, the International Fund of Animal Welfare (IFAW - www.ifaw.org) and Atlantic Offshore Lobstermen’s Association (AOLA) have joined forces to host a cohesive "Lobster Gear Summit" January 11th, 2008 in Boston, Massachusetts.



The summit, scheduled from 10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. at the Hyatt Regency Boston, will connect lobstermen’s associations from Maine to Rhode Island, fishing gear manufacturers and distributors, federal and state fisheries officials, and rope recycling representatives for an intense day of information sharing, fact-gathering and strategic planning in preparation of new regulations on lobster gear set by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS).



"Saving the right whale requires collaboration and shared commitment. Nearly ¾ of endangered right whales have scars from entanglement in fishing gear; it remains one of the biggest threats to the survival of the species." Said Patrick Ramage, IFAW’s Global Whale Program Manager. "IFAW wants to ensure hardworking fishermen are able to comply with these new regulations. We want to help minimize the hassle for fishermen while maximizing protection for this critically endangered species."



Already one of the most endangered animals in the world, lobster gear entanglement is currently the second leading cause of North Atlantic Right Whale deaths as gear, lines and other fishing equipment clutter the ocean and latch onto whales swimming in its path, wrapping around their mouths, flippers and tails while causing severe damage. To reduce the debilitating effects of entanglement on this species, regulations mandating use of ’whale-friendlier’ sinking groundline in lobster fishery were finalized by NMFS in October 2007 and scheduled to take effect October 7, 2008; an announcement heralded worldwide by conservation groups as an important first step in creating solid regulations to protect whales and other ocean species from human-related activities, as well as expanding collaboration between commercial, legislative and NGO agencies.



Building upon the past success of IFAW’s Lobster Gear Replacement Project, industry collaboration continues in this Lobster Gear Summit. This meeting affords an opportunity to reach common ground among participants by itemizing the equipment inventory needed, drafting a workable manufacturing timeline, and making the transition to reach compliance by the October 7, 2008 implementation date as smooth as possible.



The International Fund for Animal Welfare works to improve the welfare of wild and domestic animals throughout the world by reducing commercial exploitation of animals, protecting wildlife habitats, and assisting animals in distress. IFAW seeks to motivate the public to prevent cruelty to animals and to promote animal welfare and conservation policies that advance the well-being of both animals and people.



The Atlantic Offshore Lobstermen’s Association seeks to promote the sustainable use of fishery resources. To that end, AOLA works to advance resource conservation and responsible management practices and to promote cooperation among government, industry, and the scientific community. AOLA works on behalf of industry by raising awareness of lobster-related issues in order to ensure plentiful stocks for generations to come.



ENDS

04 January 2008

Free Fishing Tool Part of Linedancer Media’s “Get the Word Out Campaign”

Free LineDancer Fishing tool offered exclusively on the Internet to fisherman by LineDancer Media in a “Get The Word Out Campaign.” The LineDancer fishing tool enables any angler to increase lure vibration or change existing action automatically, it can make anyone a better fisherman.





Los Angeles, CA, --(PR.com)-- LineDancer Media, LLC; a direct response TV media marketing company specializing in outdoor products is offering a free LineDancer fishing tool on the Internet at as part of the company’s “Get The Word Out Campaign.”

The LineDancer® fishing tool enables any angler to increase lure vibration or change existing action automatically; it can make anyone a better fisherman. Sold both on TV and the Internet, a single LineDancer® fishing tool costs $6.95 plus $5.95 shipping & handling. Anglers may now go to www.mylinedancer.com/free and order one free for the cost of shipping and handling.

“All of us at LineDancer are lifetime anglers. We know that the best advertising for fishing products is ‘word of mouth.’ We are confident that fishermen will be so amazed at what the LineDancer® fishing tool does to enhance the action of their lures and baits that after using it just once, they will want to have one for each of their spinning rods,” said Herman Stute, President, LineDancer Media, LLC in a prepared statement.

“This campaign taps the power of the internet because the angler can actually measure his rod for the best fit from the comfort of his home computer. I am confident that once an angler uses this product that person will be back for more and most important he will show his friends how well it works” Stute explained.

The LineDancer longform infomercial has aired on the MOR Channel, Sun Sports Network in Florida, and FOX Sports Southwest, and will begin running short-form spots nationally on The Sportsman’s Channel next week.

LineDancer® www.mylinedancer.com enables any angler to increase lure vibration or change existing action automatically, and can make anyone a better fisherman. They are extremely pleased with how fishermen have embraced the LineDancer® and expect it will become a tool anglers will use the rest of their lives.” Stute concluded.

LineDancer Media, LLC
LineDancer Media, LLC is headquartered in Laredo, Texas. It is in the business of producing outdoor product infomercials. The company also operates its own fulfillment center as well as oversees manufacturing of the three sizes of LineDancers. LineDancer Media, LLC plans to release additional fishing product infomercials in 2008.***



02 January 2008

Amateur, professional fishermen battle over yellow perch

The Associated Press
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - A fish so common anglers once called it "the people’s fish" has inspired years of fiery debate between recreational and professional fishermen, and now Maryland authorities are planning to step into the fray over yellow perch.

The state’s Fisheries Service plans a hearing Tuesday to listen to the dueling anglers over the yellow perch, a striped fish less than 1 foot long at full size.

Amateur fishermen complain that yellow perch are being hogged by professionals, who use large hoop nets to scoop up perch in the late winter and early spring as the fish head up Maryland’s tributaries to spawn.

The harvesting advocates counter that the yellow perch stock is healthy and that more limits on the fish will add another restriction to an already troubled industry.

"It has nothing to do with how healthy the stock is, but who gets it," says Larry Simns, head of the Maryland Watermen’s Association.

The debate goes back several years. Recreational fishermen have long pushed for limits on commercial fishing, while the state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) tried to negotiate a middle ground.

The conflict grew heated last year, when the DNR’s Fisheries Service suggested lifting an 18-year moratorium on commercial fishing of yellow perch in two rivers on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, the Choptank and the Nanticoke.

Hobbyists opposed the change, saying those rivers are among the few places left where recreational fishermen have a fair shot at getting yellow perch.

"Historically on the Eastern Shore, fishermen would be standing shoulder-to-shoulder catching yellow perch," says Robert Glenn, executive director of the Maryland chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association, a fishing group that fought lifting the moratorium.

In areas where commercial fishermen are allowed to use their nets, Glenn says, "they don’t allow recreational fishermen a fair chance." Years ago, he says, yellow perch were much more plentiful.

"We used to call it the people’s fish," Glenn says. "A lot of people got started fishing with yellow perch, standing on the side of a tributary. You didn’t need a lot of expensive equipment."

Mike Benjamin, a charter boat captain out of North East, says he’s seen early-spring fishermen for yellow perch disappear.

"Used to be, it was a nice day, you’d take the kids out to a stream, the yellow perch were easy to catch. That doesn’t happen anymore," Benjamin says.

The commercial business is relatively small. Simns says fewer than 100 people catch yellow perch for sale. It isn’t very popular on Maryland menus, so much of the harvest heads to the Great Lakes region, where yellow perch is commonly served at fish fries or on fried-fish sandwiches.***

01 January 2008

Fishing report Submitted to the Current-Argus


Carlsbad Current-ArgusArticle Launched:09/19/2007 09:45:29 PM MDTSANTA FE - This fishing report has been generated from the best information available from officers and anglers. Conditions encountered after the report is compiled may differ, however, as stream, lake and weather conditions alter fish and angler activities.

BATAAN LAKE: Fishing was slow for all species.

BONITO LAKE: Trout fishing continued to be good in the evening hours this past week. Anglers did well using salmon eggs, elk hair caddis, prince nymphs and small spinners.

BOSQUE REDONDO: We had no reports from anglers this week.

BRANTLEY LAKE STATE PARK: Anglers are to practice catch and release for all fish here as high levels of DDT were found in several fish. This would be a good lake for anglers to practice different casting and tackle techniques.

CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL LAKE: Fishing was slow-to-fair using liver and worms for catfish. Fishing was fair using small plastics for bass. We had no reports on other species.

GRINDSTONE RESERVOIR: We had no reports from anglers this week. Rainbow trout stocking has been temporarily suspended while the Village of Ruidoso treats the lake to control algae blooms.

JAL LAKE: We had no reports from anglers this week.

LAKE VAN: Fishing was slow. A few catfish were taken by anglers using hot dogs, night crawlers and liver.

OASIS PARK LAKE: The State Park will be draining the lake for maintenance and renovation. Work is expected to be complete around the end of summer. For more information contact the park office at (505) 356-5331.

PECOS RIVER: Water flow on Monday below Sumner Lake was 81 cfs. Fishing was fair using worms, shrimp and minnows for channel catfish and a few flathead catfish. We had no reports on other species.

RUIDOSO RIVER: As of Monday, water flow was 4.6 cfs. Trout fishing was slow but a few fish were taken by anglers using salmon eggs and small wet flies.

SANTA ROSA LAKE: The best reports we received were from anglers fishing for bass. They were fishing up the river channel and using drop shot rigs and spinner baits and fishing tight to the bank. We had no reports on other species. The water was quite murky.

SUMNER LAKE: Fishing was slow for all species. Fishing pressure was very light.

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